Shared in the Shillong Nepali Christian Leaders prayer meeting (May 12,2007)
BE A LINE –CROSSER
Heb 11:8-19
The word ‘barrier’ is found 60 times in the scripture. There are three main barriers:-
1. Mental barrier
2. Cultural barrier
3. Spiritual barrier
Abraham was a line crosser- it was an exciting, great adventure. What are some of the lines that Abraham had to cross:-
Q Line of UNKNOWN: - “By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.” (Heb 11:8)- Life becomes boring if we cross the line of known. We should do things not done before. Learn to trust God. Faith works! Step across the line of unknown like Abraham.
Q Step beyond the line of the IMPOSSIBLE: - “By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.” (Heb 11:11)- There are three words I hate~ impossible! Difficult! Cannot be done! As C.H. Spurgeon said “ God delights in Impossibilities”
Q Willing to cross the line of POSITIVE AFFIRMATION:- Don’t expect people to appreciate you. Look for Trench Buddies. God has something to do. I want to change direction of people’s lives- All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. (Heb 11:13)
Abraham was a visionary. David Living Stone- 30 years of ministry- not even 30 people were saved-
Q Line of the PULL OF THE WORLD:- when you cross the line , people will try to pull you back eg family , friends. Your faith will be tested. However, ht further you cross the line, the less the pull.
Gal 6:9 Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.
Conclusion: The moment you stop growing you start shrinking.
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